rta 12?

woodyjacobs
woodyjacobs Posts: 706
edited December 2004 in Speakers
He what can anyone tell me about the rta 12? I can't seem to find anything about them on the polk website. There is a local ebay auction running, local pickup only on a pair that I was thinking about picking up.

Thanks,

Woody

rta 12 auction
system 1:
Athena: AS-F1 mains, AS-C1 center, AS-B1 surrounds, AS-P400 sub, Yammie RXV-730, Rotel RB-976 driving front stage, Samsung BD3600 Blue Ray, Denon DVD2900 for sacd/cd , jbl n24awII on the deck, samsung 40" 1080p lcd

system 2:
XBox 360 Spherex 5.1 system, HK DVD38, Phillips CDC 926 CD changer, Phillips 32" LCD

2 channel
NAD 1600 pre, NAD 2400 THX amp, Phillips CDC 926, Linn extra speaks, crappy TT
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited December 2004
    I thought those were Monitor 12's? I've heard of RTA 11's and RTA 15's....
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • polksda
    polksda Posts: 716
    edited December 2004
    Those are indeed RTA12 (not sure if they're the 12, 12B, or 12C). They predate the Monitors I believe. I have a pair of 12Cs, but I much prefer the sound of Monitors.

    That's still a pretty cheap auction though. Assuming they're fully functional, I would think they're a good pickup under $200.
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  • woodyjacobs
    woodyjacobs Posts: 706
    edited December 2004
    Thanks for the info guys. If they stay cheap I will pick them up and give 'em a listen.
    system 1:
    Athena: AS-F1 mains, AS-C1 center, AS-B1 surrounds, AS-P400 sub, Yammie RXV-730, Rotel RB-976 driving front stage, Samsung BD3600 Blue Ray, Denon DVD2900 for sacd/cd , jbl n24awII on the deck, samsung 40" 1080p lcd

    system 2:
    XBox 360 Spherex 5.1 system, HK DVD38, Phillips CDC 926 CD changer, Phillips 32" LCD

    2 channel
    NAD 1600 pre, NAD 2400 THX amp, Phillips CDC 926, Linn extra speaks, crappy TT
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited December 2004
    i use a pair of these as mains in my home theater. i've been happy with them since i owned them. they sound great. if they are fully functional and below 200 (with local pickup), i would definitly snag these quickly. you wont be dissapointed.
    Living Room 2 Channel -
    Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.

    Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
    Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
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  • woodyjacobs
    woodyjacobs Posts: 706
    edited December 2004
    Thanks for input guys, naturally I got busy at work and forgot to bid on them. Wound up ending at $157, a good price with local pickup up if they are in as good a shape as described. Oh well.

    Woody
    system 1:
    Athena: AS-F1 mains, AS-C1 center, AS-B1 surrounds, AS-P400 sub, Yammie RXV-730, Rotel RB-976 driving front stage, Samsung BD3600 Blue Ray, Denon DVD2900 for sacd/cd , jbl n24awII on the deck, samsung 40" 1080p lcd

    system 2:
    XBox 360 Spherex 5.1 system, HK DVD38, Phillips CDC 926 CD changer, Phillips 32" LCD

    2 channel
    NAD 1600 pre, NAD 2400 THX amp, Phillips CDC 926, Linn extra speaks, crappy TT
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